Emotions are hard to handle, they are also deeply ingrained with habits, so not easy to change. Reflecting on words of wisdom is very helpful, but once or twice is probably not enough, repetition is always emphasized. The same is the case for meditation, letting the mind settle – giving room for real experience.

on dealing with fear, anger, love and other emotions:
“Habits are difficult to change, but also totally dependent on how I think and act. So are relations – an enemy may become a friend, and a friend an enemy.” Continue reading Reflections

In Tibet, there is a saying, “When seen from afar, yaks look healthy and handsome; close up, they look like sickly sheep; but under their fleece, they are infested with lice and scabies.” In other words, when we look at others from afar they may appear to have happiness, prestige, friends and wealth. But when … Continue reading Be kind – always